Cédric Bakambu, a 35-year-old DR Congo international centre-forward, announced quitting San Diego after only 9 matches played. He published that he would have sincerely liked to continue the adventure, but some decisions are beyond our control. Bakambu and his family were unable to secure housing and were victims of housing discrimination. Bakambu filed a complaint in federal court against a real estate company, two owners, and two real estate agents. The complaint states that Bakambu and his wife were discriminated against on the basis of their "family situation" and refused the opportunity to rent a house because they had children who would live with them. In one case, Bakambu's offer to rent, including buying a pool safety barrier and paying a year of rent in advance, was not accepted and the listing was withdrawn. In another case, the Bakambu family offered a higher monthly rent ($23,500 vs $20,000), but their offer received no response and the property was withdrawn from the market days later. Bakambu has made his departure official. He had joined San Diego FC in September 2026, and his contract was set to expire on December 31, 2026. In his 9 MLS appearances, he scored 5 goals and provided 3 assists. The forward, who has 72 caps and 21 goals for DR Congo, has a current Transfermarkt market value of €1.00M.